Microphones and miking techniques

Microphones are transducers capable of transforming acoustic energy into electric energy. In particular atmospheric pressure variations are converted into tension variations and therefore into an electric current. In this section we will take a look at various microphones and their usages

There are various technologies by which microphones are produced, and this allows us to have a vast array of solutions depending on the context we are working in. There are microphones that are more sensitive than others, microphones with different directionalities, bearing in mind that each microphone has its own specific timbre which characterizes it and makes it unique. In common practice, a series of standard microphones are used which serve as a kind of reference for sound technicians; experience allows us to broaden our horizons and find our favourite microphone for each work context. Let's begin by taking a look at the various ways in which microphones are created.